Crushed Greek tomato and olive oil sauce Recipe

Name: Crushed Greek tomato and olive oil sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500ml Olive oil; 2 cups Garlic cloves - sliced lengthways; 6 large Red chillies (medium heat) - sliced into rings; 1.5kg Red onions - diced and purAed with a little oil; 1kg Kalamata olives - pitted; 1 cup Salted capers - rinsed, blanched and refreshed; 3/4 cup Sea salt; 1/2 cup White sugar; 12kg Canned plum tomatoes - lightly crushed by hand; 3L Tomato puree or pasatta

Servings: persons

1
Heat olive oil in a wide based pot over medium heat
2
Add sliced garlic and chillies
3
Stir or swirl continuously until garlic is golden brown
4
Add red onion puree immediately to stop garlic from browning too much
5
Add olives, capers, salt and sugar
6
Lower heat and sweat gently until the oil separates, 20 minutes or so, stirring often
7
Add crushed canned tomatoes and raise heat level
8
Bring to a simmer stirring often and lower heat
9
Simmer gently for 3 - 4 hours being extra vigilant with stirring near the end as it thickens
10
Remove from the heat and add tomato puree or pasatta
11
Stir well and cool

2206

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

248

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500ml Olive oil, 2 cups Garlic cloves - sliced lengthways, 6 large Red chillies (medium heat) - sliced into rings, 1.5kg Red onions - diced and purAed with a little oil, and more.

Yes, Crushed Greek tomato and olive oil sauce Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!